Run-up to St. paddy’s with Cúlarán
The Plough and Stars, San Francisco 16 Clement Street at 2nd Avenue, San Francisco, CAJoin the Bay Area trio, Cúlarán, at the Plough and Stars in San Francisco for Irish tunes and songs.
$6
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Saint Patrick’s Greenfest Block Party Day & Night
United Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco 2700 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States*Open to Public from 11am-9pm on March 15 (Outside Block Party is 11am to 4pm) *No Coverage Charge * In Partnership with Java Beach at the Zoo and United Irish Societies *Outside and inside options with music, dancing, and pipers *Special appearance by International Irish Star Sharon Shannon for "Galway…
Run-up to St. Paddy’s with Cúlarán
Starry Plough, Berkeley 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, United StatesCúlarán will supply a Sunday afternoon's worth of Irish tunes before leading the Sunday night trad session. Get warmed up for St. Paddy's with fare from the Starry Plough's fresh kitchen and some tasty music. No cover.
Free
The Real Irish Comedy Fest: Walnut Creek
Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Dr,, Walnut CreekNot only Irish eyes will be smiling this St. Patrick’s Day. Come get a blast of blarney and Irish laughter just in time for the big day. The Real Irish Comedy Fest showcases the best blend of Irish comedic talent, accents included and are coming to Walnut Creek for one…
$30
St. Patrick’s Day March 17 Celebration at the Irish Center SF
United Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco 2700 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States*Open to Public from Noon-10pm on March 17 *Music, dancing, and pipers *No cover charge *Lunch served Noon to 3 pm with hot food also available after 5 pm *Downstairs headliner is CaliCeltic (Irish Celtic Rock mix) *See attached schedule
Tom McEnery’s A Statue for Ballybunion
3Below 288 S 2nd St., San Jose, CA, United StatesAn original comedy—penned by former San Jose Mayor Tom McEnery and directed by former San Jose Rep Associate Artistic Director John McCluggage—is making its U.S. premiere in downtown San Jose after a successful world premiere in Dublin, Ireland. Opening on St. Patrick’s Day 2020 at 3Below Theaters & Lounge, A…
$45 – $55
The Real Irish Comedy Fest: Mill Valley
The Throckmorton Theatre 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA, United StatesNot only Irish eyes will be smiling this St. Patrick’s Day. Come get a blast of blarney and Irish laughter just in time for the big day. The Real Irish Comedy Fest showcases the best blend of Irish comedic talent, accents included, and it’s coming to Mill Valley for one night…
$20
St. Patrick’s Day at Great American Music Hall
Great American Music Hall 859 O' Farrell Street, San Francisco, United StatesSt. Patrick's Day at GAMH • Mar 17 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Lucia Comnes (roots singer-songwriter-fiddler with her rocking Irish trad band), Colm Ó Riain (genius fiddler fusing Irish, gypsy, tango, jazz and blues) and Canyon Jumpers feat. Alex Jordan, Graham Norwood, Evan Lanam and Owen McInnis (early folk-rock…
$20
Altan, Freight & Salvage
Freight & Salvage, Berkeley 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, United StatesAltan, Berkeley & Santa Cruz • March 26, 27 Altan showcases traditional Irish language songs from County Donegal, and features co-founder, lead vocalist and renown fiddle player Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, bouzouki player Ciarán Curran, guitarist Daíthí Sproule, and accordionist Martin Tourish. After 30 years of playing on stages all over…
Altan, Kuumbwa Santa Cruz
CA, United StatesAltan, Berkeley & Santa Cruz • March 26, 27 Altan showcases traditional Irish language songs from County Donegal, and features co-founder, lead vocalist and renown fiddle player Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, bouzouki player Ciarán Curran, guitarist Daíthí Sproule, and accordionist Martin Tourish. After 30 years of playing on stages all over…
Irish Genealogy: Names and Place Names & Townlands
United Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco 2700 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSean Conley is returning to the Irish Center for a presentation relating to Irish surnames, given names and place names as well as a discussion about Irish townlands and how they relate to your genealogy research. He will provide a high level overview of Irish surnames including their origins and…
Free – $5
Riverdance, San Jose • May 15-17
San Jose Center for Performing Arts 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA, United StatesWith the show entering its 25th year, producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have made some changes so it's not as you have ever seen or heard it! May 15-17. more
Bloomsday Celebration: Readings from James Joyce’s Ulysses
OnlineCelebrate Bloomsday online with readings from James Joyce's Ulysses by Berkeley faculty and members of the Irish and Irish-American community in Dublin, Los Angeles, Seattle, and the Bay Area. Host Catherine Flynn will situate each reading in the Dublin of 1904. This event is co-organized by the UC Berkeley Irish…
Free
INBA Live Lunch: Immigration Q&A with Fiona McEntee
CA, United StatesJoin the Irish Network Bay Area on July 22nd at 12 PM for a live Q&A event with nationally, and internationally, recognized immigration lawyer Fiona McEntee from McEntee Law Group. You can submit your questions (anonymously) in advance and we'll try and cover as many as possible. https://forms.gle/gkRQccZkEPdvN2C8A Click below…
The Irish Center Shoppe in SF
United Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco 2700 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesShoppe all the best from Ireland at the United Irish Cultural Center of San Francisco. We have Barry's Tea, Tayto, Cadbury, McVitie's biscuits, + 60 more items! The Shoppe is open Friday/Saturdays/Sundays at the United Irish Cultural Center's on 45th & Wawona in SF (2700 45th Ave). You can buy…
INBA Lunchtime Conversations – Career Changes & Job Searches During the Pandemic
The past six months have seen tremendous change in the U.S. and World economies. 42.6 million Americans have filed for unemployment insurance benefits during the Coronavirus Pandemic. This number is concerning and many of us are wondering about the stability of the companies we work at, the professions we enjoy and the places…
Hyde Street Pier Sea Chantey Sing Goes Virtual
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park 2 Marina Blvd. Bldg. E, San Francisco, CA, United StatesOn September 19, 2020, a 39-year SF singing tradition goes virtual! This folk music “landmark” on the historic ships at Hyde Street Pier now returns online, hosting singers from across the Bay Area – and the country. Visit https://maritime.org/events-home/chantey-sing/ for details, including links to a signup sheet, info for lead…
Free
#blackIrish: Some notes on becoming a trend
OnlineIn this talk on multiracial Ireland and Irish-America, Kimberly DaCosta (Associate Professor of Sociology, NYU Gallatin) will consider emergent public discussion among those who identify as Black and Irish. Coming as it does in the midst of an international reckoning with anti-blackness and white supremacy, what does this conversation help…
Irish Network Bay Area – Unlearn with Barry O’Reilly
Facebook LiveJoin Irish Network Bay Area for an exploration of how to Unlearn, with renowned business advisor, entrepreneur, and author - Barry O'Reilly - who has pioneered the intersection of business model innovation, product development, organizational design, and culture transformation.
The Irish roots of Halloween: celebrating Samhain with Clodagh Doyle, Keeper of the Irish Folklife Division of the National Museum of Ireland, Country Life.
United Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco 2700 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Consulate General of Ireland in San Francisco and the United Irish Cultural Center invite you to join us on 30 October at 4 pm PST, as we celebrate Halloween, and the start of winter with Clodagh Doyle, Keeper of the Irish Folklife Division of the National Museum of Ireland…
Reading and Q&A with Mike McCormack
OnlineJoin the UC Berkeley Irish Studies Program for a reading and Q&A with acclaimed Irish author Mike McCormack. McCormack will read from his prize-winning novel Solar Bones (2018 International Dublin Literary Award, winner of the 2016 Goldsmith Prize, and the 2017 Booker nominee) along with excerpts from his sci-fi side…
Christmas Card from San Francisco (Online Virtual Show)
United Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco 2700 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States'Christmas Card from San Francisco' Saturday, December 19th, 8pm Irish time (12:00 noon PST) IN THIS WORLD OF SOCIAL DISTANCING, WHERE MANY OF US CANNOT MAKE IT HOME TO BE WITH OUR LOVED ONES THIS YEAR, LET US GET TOGETHER AND CELEBRATE WHAT IT IS TO BE "IRISH" AT CHRISTMAS…
$20
Irish & Celtic Music on KALW radio
KALW presents Celtic and Irish music shows Saturday afternoons: 2pm: Thistle and Shamrock with Fiona Ritchie 3pm: Folk Music and Beyond with JoAnn Maher and Bob Campbell 5pm: A Patchwork Quilt with Kevin Vance San Francisco: KALW-FM / 91.7 Online: http://thistleradio.com/ http://kalw.org/post/fiona-ritchie-kalw#stream/0
free
The Mountain Road Irish Folk Music Radio Show
KBCZ 90.1 Studios - The Mountain Road Radio Show 13200 Highway 9. Suite A, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesMountain music and old time Irish with host, Julie O'
Irish Seisiun at O’Flaherty’s San Jose
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub 25 North San Pedro St, San Jose, CA, United StatesEvery Tuesday EXCEPT Sharks nights... The South Bay's longest running traditional Irish music session thanks to Ray and Marie O'Flaherty who have always insisted on keeping the tradition going at the pub. Hosted by Julie Horner, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the music is lively with tunes and…
CALENDAR SPONSORED IN PART BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF IRELAND, SAN FRANCISCO